Banco Macro (FRA:B4W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.48 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:B4W Banco Macro SA FRA:B4W
68 GF Score
Price €80.00
GF Value €27.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Banco Macro FRA:B4W +0.63% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.48 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:B4W with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Banco Macro ranks worse than 98.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Banco Macro's current share price is €80.00. Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.34. Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:B4W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11   Med: 6.3   Max: 13.22
Current: 6.8

During the past years, Banco Macro's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.22. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 6.30.

FRA:B4W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.83% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:B4W: 6.80

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Banco Macro's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €56.659. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €12.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Banco Macro  (FRA:B4W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Banco Macro Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Banco Macro Quarterly Data
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FRA:B4W vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=80.00/12.34
=6.48

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Banco Macro's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=56.659/330.2130*330.2130
=56.659

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Banco Macro Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.187 241.018 27.658
201609 20.587 241.428 28.158
201612 47.362 241.432 64.778
201703 24.445 243.801 33.109
201706 29.029 244.955 39.133
201709 28.360 246.819 37.942
201712 46.677 246.524 62.523
201803 29.765 249.554 39.385
201806 25.412 251.989 33.301
201809 17.523 252.439 22.922
201812 33.688 251.233 44.278
201903 21.724 254.202 28.220
201906 19.269 256.143 24.841
201909 19.164 256.759 24.646
201912 33.600 256.974 43.176
202003 26.831 258.115 34.326
202006 23.895 257.797 30.607
202009 23.669 260.280 30.028
202012 35.708 260.474 45.268
202103 24.505 264.877 30.550
202106 24.712 271.696 30.034
202109 27.789 274.310 33.452
202112 63.210 278.802 74.866
202203 36.899 287.504 42.380
202206 41.228 296.311 45.945
202209 47.725 296.808 53.096
202212 138.788 296.797 154.414
202303 46.231 301.836 50.577
202306 44.152 305.109 47.785
202309 42.192 307.789 45.266
202312 176.331 306.746 189.821
202403 57.384 312.332 60.669
202406 52.728 314.175 55.420
202409 54.956 315.301 57.555
202412 78.767 315.605 82.413
202503 60.240 319.799 62.202
202506 51.574 322.561 52.797
202509 46.674 324.800 47.452
202512 48.140 324.054 49.055
202603 56.659 330.213 56.659

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.48 mean?
Banco Macro (FRA:B4W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.48 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Banco Macro and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.30. Over the past decade, Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 13.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #1271 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Banco Macro's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.48 is near median its 10-year median of 6.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 13.22. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Banco Macro's value of 6.48 is 410.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #1271 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banco Macro has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #1271 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Banco Macro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Banco Macro's value of 6.48 is 410.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco Macro's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 13.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.30 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Banco Macro has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,286 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Banco Macro's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.48 is 410.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Banco Macro and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco Macro's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Macro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Macro (FRA:B4W) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.11, compared to a current price of €80.00 — trading 195.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.30 and 410.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Banco Macro's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Banco Macro (FRA:B4W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.48 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Banco Macro (FRA:B4W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Macro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €80.00 is trading 195.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.11. GuruFocus considers Banco Macro to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:B4W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.48 (near median its 10-year median of 6.30)
  • GF Value™: €27.11 vs. price of €80.00 (195.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 410.2% above the Banks median (#1271 of 1286)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B4W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Banco Macro Business Description

Other Exchanges BMA:USABMA:Argentina
Address Avenida Eduardo Madero 1172, City of Buenos Aires, ARG, C1106ACY
Banco Macro SA is a financial institution and it provides standard banking products and services designed to suit individual needs. It has two categories of customers, retail customers, which include individuals and entrepreneurs, and corporate customers, which include small, medium, and large companies and corporations. In addition, it provides services to four provincial governments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Argentina.
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